Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 French writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each 1950 French writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
oak. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 French writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950 French writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Louis XV and
Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950 French writing desk over the years, but those crafted by
Jacques Adnet,
Pierre Paulin and
Jean Prouvé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a 1950 French writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $128,968, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.